Chapter 13 – Settling in Vesuvius

Lin Youxi didn’t complain on helping the homeroom teacher. After making a list, she poked Mei Fang with a pen. Bro! We’re leaving!     Maximus was intrigued, “Are these large farms you mentioned in the Mount Vesuvius area?” As the Roman soldiers marched out of the camp, the rebel army also began to move. Good Lord, how can there be so many people?!       

After the three left, Maximus fell into deep thought. With this mindset, he galloped alongside the marching column, shouting loudly.   “That’s right, right there!” The old man emphasized, speaking with certainty. “Those large farms occupy thousands of jugers^[1] of extremely fertile land, with hundreds or even thousands of slaves, countless grains and livestock, and even some beautiful female slaves——” With Melfina as an example, the marriageable age in this world was quite early. Hello, I’m Melfina. Can you tell me your name? Rod!   

Aisha, Natsumi, and Roy should be somewhere in this line. Yukino shyly bowed to the staff member who praised their achievements today.   “Hey!” Maximus interrupted him, bluntly saying, “Old man, are you trying to incite us to rob those large farms?” A sister being born and father being promoted, the twists and turns of life are truly unpredictable. Xiang Xiaoxia sighed helplessly.

After the three left, Maximus fell into deep thought. With this mindset, he galloped alongside the marching column, shouting loudly.   “N-no, I just wanted to tell you the truth,” the old man denied, shaking his head. After seeing Liang Meijuan and Lin Youxi off, Xia Yuan finally relaxed her previously tense mood. I’m not forcing Them. Tha is good! 

Alexis however, trampled brutally on Milfina’s wishes and prayers. Thank you. Please consult with me again if anything else comes up.   Maximus sneered. The old man’s words triggered a memory of the previous Maximus, “Facing competition from these large farms, can this farm sell its wheat and wool? How much money will it cost to sell them?” His mindset changed after watching a certain performance in his second year of high school. Aren’t we going to your house for lunch? 

While Mei Fang and Lin were conversing, Yue suddenly stood up, covering her mouth, and made a face as if she was about to vomit.       The old man fell silent. Vorenus entered the room and saw Maximus sitting at the edge of the bed. Frontinus, do you see anything else that needs attention?   

As Mei Fang searched for the photos on his phone, Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi quickly grabbed it to look. Yes, I came here today for this.  Although there were no large farms around Capua, the surrounding markets were mostly flooded with agricultural products produced by these large farming estates. According to the memory of the previous Maximus, most of the owners of these large farms were Roman patricians who took advantage of the fertile soil of Mount Vesuvius and the abundance of cheap slaves to cultivate better wheat, grapes, and olives….. They sold these agricultural products at the same or even lower prices, naturally attracting the masses. Even the owner of this smaller farm, who owned several hundred jugers of land, often lamented about not being able to sell their own produce. It seemed that the owner of this farm was probably not doing well, let alone the common people… It’s the name of mankind’s last fortress city, a mixture of metal and stone. The amount of money required for the this was enormous.   

Hearing that the farm had a considerable number of guards, Maximus was not surprised. Vorenus, can we harvest everything in one day?   Thinking of this, Maximus regained his composure and said to the people in the kitchen, “Have you all eaten? Then continue working and bake another three hundred loaves of bread.” Next came the more complicated task of contacting everyone. Mei Fang asked about everyone’s availability in the Ximilu group chat.   

After the three left, Maximus fell into deep thought. After drinking water and washing his face, Cossinius found a spot and lay down.  ……………………………………………… His thick beard made him look old, but from the tone of his voice, he seemed to be still in his prime. And then an accident occurred. 

While Mei Fang and Lin were conversing, Yue suddenly stood up, covering her mouth, and made a face as if she was about to vomit.       The next morning, after having porridge and bread, the gladiators released the people from the farm and prepared to continue their journey south. As Mei Fang searched for the photos on his phone, Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi quickly grabbed it to look. Yes, I came here today for this.

Mei Fang, who has the mindset of an adult, can understand Lin Youxi’s father’s intention to remarry at this time. What’s wrong?        After interrogating the young man and learning about the surrounding situation the previous night, Spartacus requested that the gladiators be fully armed as they moved forward. After reserving a computer at the computer store, the family of three went to the lottery shop together to confirm the exciting.     

It was a few days ago when he heard that a new lord would be coming to the neglected lord’s mansion. N-No, it’s… not a problem at all.  Hamilcar and Maximus exchanged the donkey cart for a farm wagon, increasing the number of wagons in the convoy to six, and providing ample space for carrying weapons, food, and wounded soldiers. The decorative book in front of me had a thick cover with a metal clasp and a lock. At some point, we'd need to come to an agreement. 

Yukino seemed to have a favorable impression of her. Perhaps, with her words, she is implying that she doesn’t need any further probing.  As an intermittently erupting active volcano, Mount Vesuvius had a vast coverage of volcanic ash, spanning over 150 square kilometers. Therefore, not long after leaving the farm, the gladiator’s group entered the Vesuvius area. Xiang Xiaoxia poked her head out of the kitchen and asked Mei Fang, who was playing video games with her sister. She must be happy.  

After the three left, Maximus fell into deep thought. With this mindset, he galloped alongside the marching column, shouting loudly.   Along the way, besides the thriving wheat fields, there were also many vineyards. The number of farmers working in the fields had noticeably increased. Occasionally, overseers wielding whips and wearing long robes could be seen shouting loudly, while shackled and battered slaves trembled in fear. When I sat down at the table, everyone had uncomfortable looks and didn’t move to sit. The reason was not explained within the game.  

Lin Youxi ran ahead and then pulled down her eyelids, making a funny face at Mei Fang. Auntie doesn’t need your help, understood?      The gladiators were eager to act, but Spartacus and Crixus did their best to restrain them. After all, their primary task now was to reach the foothills of Mount Vesuvius and find a place to settle. Support the translator by reading @ gem novels .com

After the three left, Maximus fell into deep thought. With this mindset, he galloped alongside the marching column, shouting loudly.   However, trouble found them despite Spartacus’ intention to avoid it. As if indicating that she had finished speaking, Marie fell silent again. But I absolutely refuse to serve a god in this kind of world.

Since the master bedroom was also closed off, I opened the windows. It had solid scenarios and was quite enjoyable even in light mode.  The free-spirited gladiators walked through the fields, inevitably trampling on the wheat seedlings. When an overseer from a large farm noticed this, he immediately brought the farm guards and aggressively approached the group to confront them. Alexis however, trampled brutally on Milfina’s wishes and prayers. Thank you. Please consult with me again if anything else comes up. 

Never defy them. Just bow your head and endure whatever was told to you, like waiting for a storm to pass. Yes, please do as you wish.  It appeared that news of Spartacus leading the gladiators in a rebellion hadn’t spread to this area yet. These people mistook the gladiators as city guards and arrogantly claimed that the owner of this farm was a certain senator of Rome. They demanded compensation from the gladiators, threatening that their master would make them regret it otherwise. In this world, paper books were extremely valuable and considered treasures. Yes, the leftover parts after harvesting the barley ears.

The situation was urgent, and Maximus couldn’t spare a moment to look. Furius stopped asking questions and turned to the messenger.    The gladiators burst into laughter, they drew their short swords and cut them down one by one. Although I had no intention of getting deeply involved and was about to leave her behind, I couldn’t say that. Should I challenge there?

It wasn’t not me who died, but the character I was controlling on the game screen. The excruciating pain seems to come in waves. Okay!   Other overseers and guards realized the danger and fled in fear. Many slaves also tried to escape, but with their shackles, they couldn’t run fast. Some slaves remained in place, observing curiously. Support the translator by reading @ gemnovels dot com

In the game, Cedric was the Knight Commander of the Royal Knights as well as the head of the Count house. Rod, Rod! Are you okay?       “We are gladiators rebelling against Roman oppression. Do you want to join us, fight against the Romans, and seek freedom together?!” Spartacus exclaimed loudly. The names Crixus mentioned were all Gaulish gladiators and close friends of his. The entire army formation began to move forward.    

Aisha then lowered her gaze, looking somewhat worried. Her back and voice trembled. And the sound of sniffing could be heard from her.   After some hesitation, the observing slaves stumbled over, dragging their shackles. As Mei Fang searched for the photos on his phone, Xia Yuan and Lin Youxi quickly grabbed it to look. Yes, I came here today for this.

Xia Yuan enjoyed breathing in the fresh air on the road. When passing by Lin Youxi’s house, she looked around. She must be happy.      The leader among them spoke in broken Latin, saying loudly, “We… come from Iberia… the Celtic people in the mountains… the Romans captured our tribes… and took us captive here…” Xia Yuan showed a bewildered expression, exchanged a few words with her mom, and then hung up the phone. Mei Fang sighed helplessly. 

The soldiers were filled with renewed spirit, but some remained puzzled. Furius, bewildered, was swept away by the fleeing soldiers.   “Welcome to join us! As long as we defeat the Romans, we will find a way to get everyone back home!” Spartacus smiled and made a promise. Compared to the few slaves in the previous farm who declined to join the group last night, he felt relieved by the smooth inclusion of these Celts today. It seemed that his decision to come to Vesuvius for recruitment was the right one. Mei Fang, who has the mindset of an adult, can understand Lin Youxi’s father’s intention to remarry at this time. What’s wrong?      

Spartacus led his troops quietly to the Roman army camp. Spartacus led the troops to bypass the city of Capua and continued forward.   The gladiators even caught up with the farm overseer, cut him down, and took the keys to help the slaves unlock their shackles. The slaves cheered with excitement. In this world, paper books were extremely valuable and considered treasures. Yes, the leftover parts after harvesting the barley ears.

We shook hands, lightly shaking them once. What I feel from the other side of the screen is a world that keeps expanding endlessly.      Maximus, who was driving a wagon, also heard the slaves’ words. It sparked something in his mind: In his previous life, when he had researched the history of the Spartacus uprising, he vaguely remembered that at this time, Rome was engaged in two wars, one in Asia Minor and the other in Iberia. That “Pompey the Great” should be in Hispania! The names Crixus mentioned were all Gaulish gladiators and close friends of his. The entire army formation began to move forward.    

Lin Youxi didn’t complain on helping the homeroom teacher. After making a list, she poked Mei Fang with a pen. Bro! We’re leaving!     The addition of the slaves did not change the gladiators’ route. As the group advanced, the terrain became uneven, gradually rising towards Mount Vesuvius. They had entered the foothills of Vesuvius, where wheat fields were replaced by vineyards. As the Roman soldiers marched out of the camp, the rebel army also began to move. Good Lord, how can there be so many people?!       

In this world, paper books were extremely valuable and considered treasures. Yes, the leftover parts after harvesting the barley ears.  The volcanic ash soil, weathered over time, was particularly suitable for growing grapes. The Falernian, Statanian, and Calenian wines produced from these vineyards were considered the best in all of Italy. The Romans would undoubtedly make good use of every piece of land here. While there were no wheat fields, there were plenty of slaves, even more than before. Taking care of grapevines requires more precision than cultivating wheat seedlings. Besides tilling the soil, fertilizing, and watering, the main tasks involved pruning and training the vines and constructing trellises. Some female slaves could also be seen working in the vineyards. It seemed that Yukino had grown closer to Aisha. As I watched with interest, numbers in light blue appeared on the back of her hand.   

Bathed in the white moonlight, she looked at me with a faint glow. This platform seems to be a special tool used to measure that level.  Killing overseers and inviting slaves to join them became a routine for the gladiators as they marched. By the afternoon, when the group stopped moving, the number of joined slaves had reached 150. One-third of them were from Iberia, one-third from Asia Minor, and one-third from northern Greece. These were newly enslaved individuals who had been here for less than three years. His parents got married at a young age, and now they were only in their late twenties, not much older than Mei Fang when he died.    

It wasn’t not me who died, but the character I was controlling on the game screen. The excruciating pain seems to come in waves. Okay!   Spartacus, Crixus, and the other leaders’ main task along the way was to observe the terrain and find a suitable place to settle. Eventually, they unanimously chose a large farm. The one of the porters who had been carrying our belongings all the way here timidly spoke up. Going to a convent was not a bad thing.

Aisha then lowered her gaze, looking somewhat worried. Her back and voice trembled. And the sound of sniffing could be heard from her.   It was situated on a gentle mountainside, with the terrain behind it gradually steepened, forming a protective barrier for the estate, with only a small road leading up to it. It wasn’t not me who died, but the character I was controlling on the game screen. The excruciating pain seems to come in waves. Okay! 

I never liked shouting out of emotion. It was common for nobles to finish work in the morning and spend the afternoon at leisure.       Whether it was Spartacus from Thrace or Crixus from Gaul, they were both mountain people. Given the constant threat of Roman military action, living in the mountains made them feel safer. Therefore, capturing this large farm and establishing their base here became the unanimous decision of the leaders. Marie turned her large eyes towards me and smiled slightly. Even if it wasn’t my own experience, I thought it was a terrible story.   

In this life, although it’s not necessary to work like last time, having a good educational background is still essential.             The farm was surrounded by a wall over two meters high, and there were several guards inside. As soon as they sensed danger, they closed the wooden gate and assumed a defensive posture. The person in charge even climbed up the wall, warning the approaching gladiators to leave immediately, or else they would face the wrath of the Roman senator. Hearing that the farm had a considerable number of guards, Maximus was not surprised. Vorenus, can we harvest everything in one day? 

Maximus, who had already taken his position at the front of the formation, was not surprised by this. Crixus looked down at the water  Spartacus ignored the warning and ordered an attack. His thick beard made him look old, but from the tone of his voice, he seemed to be still in his prime. And then an accident occurred. 

Spartacus led his troops quietly to the Roman army camp. Spartacus led the troops to bypass the city of Capua and continued forward.   Although the farm had walls, there were fig trees planted outside the walls with grapevines climbing on them, forming what was called “grape trees.” This was another way of trellising grapes. The gladiators easily climbed the walls using the fig trees and entered the estate. They swiftly overpowered the guards and overseers who dared to resist, and soon the entire estate was under their control. However, it was impossible to keep a rebellion involving over two hundred gladiators completely secret. The enemy is attacking!      

Translator's Notes:

1. A Roman unit of measurement of area. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jugerum ↩︎